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The geographic region referred to as the Mexican Riviera is a collection of 20 cities and lagoons situated along Mexico’s western coastline. There are lengthy stretches in between these cities but they are still referred to as the Mexican Riviera because it is such a favorite and preferred region for cruise lines to harbor in.

South Korea’s largest seaport and second largest city is Busan, a tourist destination that is not only known for its many cultural and historical sights but its many natural features such as the beaches, hot springs, and nature preserves. It is also known for the international film festival held here each fall. The city is also hopeful that it will win the bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. As far as tourist attractions and other sights, the city of Busan has an abundance of them. Here are just a few.

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When some people hear about visiting Moscow on a budget, they might just give you a snort of disbelief.

We all know they like a drop of whisky but where’s the best place to neck one?

The District XIV of Budapest has a green treasure, the Budapest City Park. Stretching over 200 acres of land, the park offers a good number of attractions to enjoy and activities to have fun with family.

For all practical purposes, the London Festival is the grand finale or high point of the 4-year long Cultural Olympiad which began in 2008 this year and will include the Summer Olympic games in the city of London. It begins on the first day or summer 2012, or Midsummer’s Day as it is referred to in the UK, and concludes on September 9^th which is also the last day of the London Paralympic Games. Suffice it to say

The city of Graz, Austria is a conglomeration of cobblestone plazas, numerous passages, and winding streets dotted with boutique shops, a café culture that is nothing short of cosmopolitan, and hip hotels. This stunning city is situated in Austria’s southeastern region and achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999. The city is regarded as the gateway to one of Europe’s most beautiful and scenic regions as well as having Capital of Culture status which was awarded in 2003.

Also referred to as the “Running of the Bulls”, the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona is an annual event that commences at noon on the 6^th of July. When the starting time of the festival is approaching, thousands of individuals begin congregating in the town square as they anxiously await the Mayor’s announcement to start the fiestas. Although the history of the festival is somewhat cloudy, there is evidence to indicate that celebratory events took place as far back as the 13^th century on October 10^th which coincided with the festival.

Travelling to parts of the world that are unknown to us is at once exciting but also potentially risky. News reports can heighten the sense of risk to the point that it becomes indistinguishable from paranoia and this is the point at which travelling stops being fun. Some simple rules can help travellers tell the difference between risk and fear and ensure that they have an enjoyable, secure time whilst abroad.

The United Kingdom is well recognized as one of the world’s major tourist destinations. However, while so many international visitors tend to focus primarily on the city of London and its many historical landmarks and other structures, they are missing some of the best music festivals that the UK has to offer. Not only are there a large number of these music festivals, they cover just about every music genre imaginable.

Located in the heart of Anatolia, the caves of Cappadocia in the mid-western region of Turkey, preserve the history of the great civilizations that flourished in the land. The seemingly hostile and harsh volcanic terrain and its ‘fairy chimneys’ that tower into the sky are sculpted by erosion. The caves themselves are a marvel of human ingenuity, being carved out of the rock and remarkably complete. The rooms hollowed out into the rocks have cut-out windows, arched ceilings, and millstone doors. There are even multi-level cave houses that are well connected by tunnels, stairs, and passageways. Most of these cave houses form a part of the underground cities populated by early Christians who hid here from persecution. Visitors arrive from Ankara or Istanbul to the closest city to the cave systems, Kayseri.

At the head of the Adriatic Sea, protected from invaders and the ravages of the sea, lies the great city of Dubrovnik. This charming maritime city, called the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ is located on Croatia’s southern coast and is home to the great seafaring tradition of the Adriatic. The city was one of the great ports of call for merchant ships. Dubrovnik welcomes thousands of visitors each year, yet remains untouched by the ravages of commercialization.

High in the Pyrenees is the nation of Andorra. Sandwiched between France to the West and Spain to the East, this mountain kingdom is one of Europe’s coveted vacation and skiing destinations. Andorra is less than a third of the size of London but is known for pristine powder-snow slopes and is a popular winter holiday destination.

The heady aroma of spices, street food and perfume mingle with the sounds of storytellers, dancers and musicians to tell the story of the magical city, Marrakesh. Immortalized in song, poetry and prose, the city is said to hold the spirit of Morocco. The Red City of Morocco beckons to the global traveller to experience the sights and sounds of the Imperial City of West Africa.